5 issues we realized from ONE Battle Night time 7

Final 12 months, when he confronted John Lineker, Fabricio Andrade thought he was doing sufficient to turn out to be a world champion. One low blow, and a no contest later and he was left annoyed – and the bantamweight world title vacant. This weekend there have been no questions left unanswered, as a stoppage on Lineker’s stool on the finish of the fourth spherical handed Andrade the title. It was an exhilarating encounter between two males keen to face and commerce heavy blows. This was the approaching of age for Andrade and the sky’s the restrict for this splendidly proficient Brazilian.

A simple first title defence

A fighter’s first title defence can typically be a nervy affair. Dealing with the added strain of being a champion can play methods on an athlete’s thoughts. Strive telling that to Tawanchai PK Saenchai. He made the primary defence of his featherweight Muay Thai title in simply 49 seconds. Jamal Yusupov discovered himself unable to proceed after a chopping kick to leg rendered him virtually motionless. It was one other one so as to add to the Tawanchai spotlight reel – and likewise worthy of a $50k efficiency bonus. 

Kelly continues on

Danielle Kelly has made her intentions clear on the subject of ONE – she desires submission grappling gold. In her third struggle with the organisation she was made to work for a troublesome resolution win over Ayaka Miura – however finally took one other step on the trail to gold. This struggle was not with out its risks, as Miura used all her expertise to make life as troublesome as potential for the American. Nevertheless the Philadelphia native prevailed and now has her sights set on and previous foe in Jessa Khan.

Former champ will get a giant win

Martin Nguyen is assured his place within the historical past books. The previous featherweight and light-weight world champion wants no introduction – however having three defeats in his final 4 heading into the weekend was not a spot he needed to search out himself in. An important resolution win over Leonardo Casotti has him again within the win column – and probably again on the title path one final time. 

A brand new risk on the kickboxing scene

Everyone knows what Saemapetch Fairtex is able to within the Muay Thai area – however this weekend he proved he’s equally effectively versed on the subject of kickboxing too. He took on top-ranked bantamweight Muay Thai contender defeated “Muay Thai Boy” Zhang Chenglong, and fought to a convincing resolution win with continued ahead strain, robust putting, and good tactical method. This will likely have been his first ONE kickboxing win, however already the bantamweight division is on discover.